Deniliquin

Deniliquin has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of November 2025, Deniliquin's population is estimated at around 7,644 people. This reflects a growth of 212 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,432 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,430 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 146 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 7.9 persons per square kilometer. Deniliquin's growth rate of 2.9% since census is comparable to the non-metro area's growth fundamentals, which was reported at 5.1%. Overseas migration has been the primary driver of population gains in recent periods for the suburb.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the suburb's population is expected to decline by 15 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably the 75 to 84 age group which is projected to increase by 256 people.

The level of residential development activity in Deniliquin is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Deniliquin averaged around 15 new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 77 homes were approved, with another 7 approved so far in FY-26. The average construction value for new properties is $503,000.

In FY-26, $6.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Deniliquin has substantially reduced construction levels, at 64.0% below the regional average per person. Recent construction comprises 88.0% detached dwellings and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 514 people. Population is expected to remain stable or decline in Deniliquin.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Deniliquin should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Deniliquin has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Deniliquin Hospital Redevelopment, Deniliquin Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Hardinge Street Road Reconstruction Project, and Deniliquin Cultural Arts Center. The following list details those most relevant.

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Deniliquin shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Deniliquin has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 4.6%. As of June 2025, 4,081 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.1% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is lower at 54.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and agriculture, forestry & fishing.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a strong specialization with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, mining shows lower representation at 0.1% versus the regional average of 2.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending Jun-25, employment increased by 4.6%, labour force by 4.4%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Deniliquin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, using a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Deniliquin had a median income among taxpayers of $46,101 and an average level of $53,514 in financial year 2022. These figures are lower than the national averages of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively for Rest of NSW. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median income in Deniliquin as of September 2025 is approximately $51,914, with average income at around $60,262. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Deniliquin fall between the 14th and 27th percentiles nationally. The majority of residents (27.9%, or 2,132 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually, similar to the surrounding region where this income bracket represents 29.9%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 88.6% income retention, total disposable income ranks at just the 20th percentile nationally.

Deniliquin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Deniliquin, as per the latest Census, 89.6% of dwellings were houses while 10.3% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is similar to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Deniliquin stood at 42.1%, with mortgaged properties at 31.2% and rented ones at 26.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,285. Weekly rent in Deniliquin was recorded at $230, slightly higher than the Non-Metro NSW figure of $235. Nationally, Deniliquin's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Deniliquin features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.2% of all households, including 21.5% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 36.8%, with lone person households at 34.3% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.3.

Educational outcomes in Deniliquin fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.4%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (29.8%). Educational participation is high at 27.9%, comprising primary education (10.5%), secondary education (8.5%), and tertiary education (2.2%).

Deniliquin has a robust network of 7 schools educating approximately 1,144 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 958) and balanced educational opportunities. The schools include 4 primary, 2 secondary, and 1 K-12. The area functions as an education hub with 15.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 9.3.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transportation in Deniliquin shows that there are currently 74 operational transport stops, all of which serve buses. These stops are covered by a total of 38 different routes, offering passengers 347 weekly trips combined. The accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents generally residing around 297 meters away from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 49 daily trips across all routes, which amounts to roughly four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Deniliquin is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data for Deniliquin indicates significant health challenges across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 48%, covering around 3,680 people, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and asthma (9.2%). Notably, 60% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of NSW figure at 60.6%. Deniliquin has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over compared to the Rest of NSW, with 27.3% (around 2,086 people) versus 30.5%.

The latest Census data sees Deniliquin placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Deniliquin had a cultural diversity below average, with 88.1% citizens, 93.5% born in Australia, and 96.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 56.7%, compared to 58.1% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (35.1%), English (31.7%), and Irish (8.7%).

Notably, Scottish (8.5%) and Australian Aboriginal (4.0%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional figures of 9.2% and 2.5%, respectively. Maori representation was also higher at 0.4%.

Deniliquin hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Deniliquin's median age is 47 years, significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and substantially exceeding the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 14.7%, while the 35-44 group is comparatively smaller at 9.5% compared to Rest of NSW. This concentration of those aged 65-74 is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 10.5% to 11.8%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 12.0% to 10.0% and the 5-14 group has dropped from 11.7% to 10.5%. By the year 2041, Deniliquin is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The demographic shift will be led by the 75-84 group, which is projected to grow by 31%, reaching 881 from 672 people. This growth is part of a broader aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above comprising 72% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 45-54 age cohorts.